Tonight the New York Islanders host the Toronto Maple Leafs after a short break due to the Winter Olympics in Sochi. An event that gives players an opportunity to represent their countries on a world stage has dealt a pretty big blow to the Islanders organization from thousands of miles away.

The Islanders will be going into tonight’s matchup without their leading goal scorer, John Tavares, after a knee injury he suffered during the Olympic Games. With only 22 games left in the season, the Islanders need to dig down deep if they want to make a valiant effort at a wild card spot.

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Living in Clifton Park, NY, Brandon is pursuing a career in sports journalism. Currently he is attending Hudson Valley Community College where he aspires to complete his degree at SUNY UAlbany. Although he is an avid sports fan, his passion is hockey. Brandon keeps up to date on all current and future endeavors of the NY Islanders. Contact Brandon at BPandossi@aol.com or on Twitter @BPandossi.